Director, Compensation, Benefits – Global Mobility

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE

. Lead IRC’s global compensation, benefits, and global mobility strategy and execution .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United States, United Kingdom, KenyaLead💰 $175,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading global compensation, benefits, and mobility strategies aligned with organizational objectives, while effectively managing teams and fostering strong relationships across diverse stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing HRIS systems like Workday to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Global Compensation StrategyBenefits Plan ManagementGlobal Mobility PoliciesWorkday HRIS ExperienceLeadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Compensation BenchmarkingJob EvaluationPay Scale DevelopmentSalary PlanningU.S. Program DesignInternational CompensationRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsPerformance Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingCollaborationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayAI Tools

Industry Keywords

NonprofitNGOLabor UnionsGlobal HRISExecutive Compensation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead IRC’s global compensation, benefits, and global mobility strategy and execution
Align compensation, benefits, and global mobility philosophy, strategy, and plans with IRC’s mission and business objectives
Develop and maintain understanding of IRC’s vision, mission, values, economic drivers, structure, and culture
Oversee benchmarking, job evaluation, pay scale development, and administration
Own compensation guidelines, including philosophy, pay-action eligibility, and boundaries
Drive annual salary planning reviews, documentation, and training with country directors, executives, and Finance
Design and manage benefits plans and recurring administration processes
Own IRC’s job architecture and ensure accurate employee mapping in Workday and other systems
Lead global mobility policies, practices, and processes across all locations
Lead, empower, and mentor three direct reports
Champion adoption, effective use, and change management of AI tools
Report to the Chief People and Culture Officer
Collaborate with global P&C, Finance, General Counsel, IT, senior management, executive management, vendors, consultants, legal counsel, and professional networks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fifteen+ years of progressive professional P&C-related experience
Minimum of 10 years leading compensation, benefits or global mobility team in a global environment
Experience with U.S. program design, regulatory requirements, market practices and delivery
Demonstrated success supporting key senior management and building strong, trusted relationships
Experience with international compensation, benefits or global mobility in a nonprofit/NGO environment preferred
Exposure to an executive compensation committee preferred
Experience with global HRIS systems, specifically Workday, preferred
Experience with U.S. labor unions and global unions/works councils, preferred
Excellent management and leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management
Ability to work, manage, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, global environment
Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills
Superb interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate across countries, cultures, and departments
Highly collaborative, inclusive, consultative, and resourceful workstyle
Excellent analytical, project management, and organizational skills
Detailed work planning and superior time management skills